Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Humpback Chub Reclassified As Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

The humpback chub, a native to the Colorado River basin that long has struggled to survive, has made enough progress to be reclassified as a threatened, not endangered, species under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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October 19th, 2021

Uncertainties In Climate Change Are A Riddle For The Park Service’s Future Plans

Climate change is leaving National Park Service managers with stark choices: Stand by as the world warms to a point where ancient trees might no longer survive, or intervene so those trees may no longer be considered wild and national parks become something along the lines of national gardens.

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By Jonathan Horwitz - September 29th, 2021

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Traveler Special Report: Vegetative Invaders In The National Parks

They were ornamentals, showy vegetation once viewed as being beautiful and helpful landscape additions, but today many have turned into invaders that are adversely impacting national park landscapes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2021

New Names For Old Routes

Dialogues about offensive climbing route names have ramped up in the last year as protests and ongoing dialogues about race and equity have happened across many sectors.

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August 18th, 2021

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Wahweap Main Ramp To Close At Lake Powell On Monday

Low water levels will force closure of the Wahweap Main Ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Monday.

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August 13th, 2021

Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp To Open At Lake Powell

The Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp in south Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is expected to be open Thursday for the launch and retrieval of some motorized vessels.

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August 11th, 2021

California Man Saves Children, But Drowns At Lake Powell

A California family's vacation at Lake Powell ended in tragedy when the father was able to save his children from drowning but then couldn't save himself.

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August 9th, 2021

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Traveler Special Report: Drought Carries Crippling Economic Impacts

As drought, high temperatures, and wildfires take a toll on Southwest landscapes, they increasingly are being accompanied by financial calamity for economies built around national parks.

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August 4th, 2021

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Main Wahweap Boat Launch At Lake Powell Expected To Close Soon

It's expected that within two weeks the main Wahweap boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will close due to falling lake levels, an event that could make it hard or impossible to pull boats out of the lake.

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July 30th, 2021

Dangling Rope Marina At Glen Canyon Closed For Rest Of Year

The remote Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has been closed for the rest of the year due to wind damage and low lake levels.

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July 21st, 2021

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